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Thomas Jeffrey Hanks (born July 9, 1956) is an American actor and filmmaker. Known for both his comedic and dramatic roles, Hanks is one of the most popular and recognizable film stars worldwide, and is widely regarded as an American cultural icon. Hanks made his breakthrough with leading roles in the comedies Splash (1984) and Big (1988). He won two consecutive Academy Awards for Best Actor for starring as a gay lawyer suffering from AIDS in Philadelphia (1993) and a young man with below-average IQ in Forrest Gump (1994). Hanks collaborated with film director Steven Spielberg on five films: Saving Private Ryan (1998), Catch Me If You Can (2002), The Terminal (2004), Bridge of Spies (2015), and The Post (2017), as well as the 2001 miniseries Band of Brothers, which launched him as a director, producer, and screenwriter. Hanks' other notable films include the romantic comedies Sleepless in Seattle (1993) and You've Got Mail (1998); the dramas Apollo 13 (1995), The Green Mile (1999), Cast Away (2000), Road to Perdition (2002), and Cloud Atlas (2012); and the biographical dramas Saving Mr. Banks (2013), Captain Phillips (2013), Sully (2016), and A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019). He has also appeared as the title character in the Robert Langdon film series, and has voiced Sheriff Woody in the Toy Story film series. Description above from the Wikipedia article Tom Hanks, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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David Griffith
for David Griffith in America's Sweetheart: The Mary Pickford Story
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"America's Sweetheart: The Mary Pickford Story" is an inspiring biopic that delves into the life of Mary Pickford, an iconic figure in the early days of Hollywood. Born in Canada and raised in poverty, Mary's journey to stardom was nothing short of a fairytale. As a child actress, she took the industry by storm, captivating audiences with her charisma and talent. The film explores her transformation into a true Hollywood legend, showcasing her remarkable career and her contributions to the development of the film industry itself. Mary was not only an actress but also a producer, co-founding United Artists with Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks, and D.W. Griffith. Together, they broke the studio system's stranglehold and gave creative power back to the artists. Her personal life was equally intriguing, as she navigated the challenges of fame, love, and loss. The film will portray her tumultuous relationship with Douglas Fairbanks and her eventual marriage to Buddy Rogers, highlighting her strength and resilience through adversity.
